Louise Ritter

Louise Ritter

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1958 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

Olympic Gold, National Champion

Description

High jumper, winner of the Olympic Gold in 1988. Four times national champion (1978, 1983, 1985, 1986). Member, USA Track & Field Hall of Fame.

See Also

• LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/01/sports/the-seoul-olympics-last-jump-goes-ritter-s-way.html
• http://www.usatf.org/halloffame/tf/showBio.asp?HOFIDs=135
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCFaPN2i9E4

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